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Botswana

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:10:00 -0700

Travelers on safari in this land of only 1.7 million people get an eye-full of the tropical birds and large game - from lions, leopards and cheetahs to ostriches, antelope and zebras - that have the run of large stretches of the country. Mineral-rich Botswana can afford to encourage only...

South Africa

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:47:00 -0700

Tourism is now one of its economy's fastest-growing sectors. This emerging market of 47 million people and 11 languages is strong in adventure, sport and wildlife/safari travel. Among its cities, sophisticated and scenic Cape Town has become an international hot spot with the jet set....

Egypt

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:21:00 -0700

Egypt may be the world's oldest destination; even ancient Greeks and Romans made pilgrimage to stand awestruck before its legendary monuments. Its appeal has only grown in the millennium since. Millions of people still flock to admire sights such as the Pyramids and the Sphinx, and growing...

Tanzania

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:21:00 -0700

Almost 25% of Tanzania, an increasingly popular safari destination, is designated as national parks and game reserves, from the Serengeti in the north to the Ngorongoro Crater, an isolated ecosystem unto itself.In addition to wildlife areas, Tanzania's other attractions include Mount...

Kenya

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:37:00 -0700

Kenya was in the spotlight long before the election of Barack Obama, son of Kenyan immigrant, brought droves of international media to Kogelo, the Obama's ancestral village.Foreign attention has been both positive - the East African nation, darling of high-end tour operators, has enjoyed...

Delta Flights to Liberia

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:03:00 -0700

World’s largest airline Delta Airlines Inc. on Sunday said that it would launch a new weekly service from its U.S. hub Atlanta to Monrovia, Liberia. It marks the first time in 20 years that a U.S. airline is planning to launch service to the West African nation recovering from more than...

Flights to Ireland geting cheaper

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:01:00 -0700

There are a lot of ways to fly to Ireland for less. There are a number of airlines that fly non stop to and from the USA that are Irish or American operated. Prices on the flights to Ireland have come down a lot in the last couple of years and even some times a lot cheaper than internal flights...

British, Iberia, American Airlines Join Forces

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:29:00 -0700

British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines - Join Forces After a fourteen year wait the three carriers are finally approved by the US Department of Transport and EU to cooperate on transatlantic flights. The joint business agreement guarantees cost savings. This way the three...

Staromestske namestie

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:39:00 -0700

Staromestske namestie is the liveliest, most elegant square in Prague as well as the main one. The buildings there were constructed during the last thousand years. The most important pages of the nation's history have been written here: from the election of George of Podievrad as king of...

The Crater Lake

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:46:00 -0700

The first glimpse of Crater Lake in Oregon is memorable. This is deepest lake in United States formed after a series of volcanic explosions. Crater Lake receives over 500 inches of snow a year and all roads in the park are not open until mid-July including the East Rim Drive that we took runs...

Unaccompanied Minors – Children under 12 traveling alone

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:42:00 -0700

Many children travel overseas as unaccompanied minors. Many parents consider this as an option and wonder what are the procedures, what tips can give and what are the complications and problems of sending your child alone. Most airlines have set programs that set the specific...

Man-Made Marvels

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:59:00 -0700

With the growth of technology and human ingenuity man is capable of creating mind-blowing wonders. The era of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is over. Say hello to the 21st century, and the 15 man-made marvels of the modern world! Henderson Waves This extraordinary 899-feet...

Virgin America Flies to Toronto, Mexico is Next

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:22:00 -0700

Really, it’s all fun and games for billionaire Richard Branson. Two weeks ago, the Virgin Group founder announced Virgin Gaming, a joint venture with a small Canadian start-up to fire up the video game market by offering cash prizes, according to a post on The Times’...

Travel South Africa

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:08:00 -0700

Whether it is because you have been taken over by a soccer frenzy or you just want to experience an unforgettable holiday in one of the most breathtaking places on Earth, South Africa will definitely leave its permanent mark on you. This is a land of plodding hippos and playful penguins, warm...

Delta- New International Flights

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:42:00 -0700

The world’s largest airline has once again set the bar high by adding new international flights at its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub. The service will be delivered daily and non-stop and it will be between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Mexico City International. Delta stated that the first...

Thousands Stranded After Pilots Strike

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:01:00 -0700

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Spirit Airlines is canceling all of its flights through Tuesday, stranding thousands more passengers as a pilot's strike continues into its second day. The discount carrier said on its website Sunday that all Spirit Airlines flights have been cancelled through...

Airlines continue to improve on-time performance

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:30:00 -0700

For yet another month, the nation’s 18 largest airlines improved their on-time performance, as they continued to operate networks with less capacity than at this time a year ago. The carriers reported an overall on-time arrival rate of 85.3% in April, compared with 79.1% for the...

Venice Travel

Sat, 22 May 2010 21:03:00 -0700

Many of you must have seen a few cities and liked them, but have you ever fell in love with any of them the minute you saw them? I have! It’s called VENICE! It’s the most spectacular city, full of glamour, charm, romance...THE QUEEN of all cities! What makes it particular...

BA strike to go ahead

Fri, 21 May 2010 05:39:00 -0700

Unite, the union representing British Airways cabin crew, has confirmed a five-day strike starting from next Monday 24 May, and has notified BA management that there will be further strikes on 30 May-3 June and 5-9 June if the dispute is not settled. On Monday 17 May, the High Court ruled...

BA faces 20 days of strikes

Mon, 10 May 2010 10:47:00 -0700

British Airways faces 20 days of strike action by cabin crew including a walk out during the next school half-term holidays. Four sets of industrial action are planned by the Unite union: May 18-22, May 24-28, May 30-June 3 and June 5-9. BA plans to run all flights from Gatwick and...

Warning over travel to Bangkok as explosions rock city

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 06:24:00 -0700

The Foreign Office has cautioned against all but essential travel to Bangkok as three people were killed and more than 50 injured as explosions rocked the Thai capital. The explosions followed rising tensions in a long-running stand-off between police and anti-government protesters. ...

Lufthansa begins limited North American flight operation

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:44:00 -0700

East Meadow, NY, April 19, 2010 -- Lufthansa will today operate 50 long-haul flights with aircraft currently located abroad, to Germany. Those aircraft will take off from their respective locations in Asia, North and South America as well as Africa in the next hours. Of the 50 flights, 27 are...

Re-booking options for cancelled flights

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:26:00 -0700

Due to the volcano flights disruption all passenger that have canceled flights, or have scheduled departure by Apr 22 are entitled to free rebook for the first available date or to a full refund for unused tickets, and partial refund for outbound used tickets. At present it is not possible to...

Volcanic eruption causes irregularities in flight operations

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:16:00 -0700

Volcanic eruption causes irregularities in flight operations Due to volcanic eruption most of the airports in Europe are closed. For updated information please call us directly. If your flight has been canceled you are entitled to reschedule or to a full refund. Lufthansa...

Volcanic ash shuts air space across Europe

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:38:00 -0700

LONDON - An ash cloud from Iceland's spewing volcano halted air traffic across a wide swathe of Europe on Thursday, grounding planes on a scale unseen since the 2001 terror attacks as authorities stopped all flights over Britain, Ireland and the Nordic countries. Thousand of flights...

Security Checks on Flights to U.S. to Be Revamped

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 05:49:00 -0700

The changes, announced Friday by the Homeland Security Department, come after a three-month review of counterterrorism policies ordered by President Barack Obama in the wake of the near-miss attack. Officials hope the new procedures will close a dangerous security gap that that allegedly...

Sun Country to offer Minneapolis-London seasonal service

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:58:00 -0700

Known for its leisure-targeted flights to places such as Mexico and the Caribbean, Sun Country is expanding across the Atlantic, offering weekly seasonal service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and London Stansted between June 11 and Aug. 15. The airline plans to use 737-800s for the nine-hour...

Destination Germany

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:09:00 -0700

In 2010, Germany awaits you with numerous occasions to experience its creative art, design, architecture and fashion. With a rich history in arts and innovations, Germany has always been home to famous painters, visionary inventors and great architects who are now followed by the next generation...

Croatia Travel

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:48:00 -0700

Croatia has a unique blend of European flavors, a country of fascinating diversity rich in history and culture: Medieval churches, castles, spectacular natural wonders, unspoiled fishing villages. It is a year round destination. Croatia is blessed with Europe 's most glorious coastline which...

Travel Belgium

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:09:00 -0700

There's just something about Belgium. Maybe it's the friendly and welcoming people. Maybe it's stunning architecture lining the cobble stoned streets, or perhaps the choice of over 450 types of beer or the smell of chocolate. Belgium has something for everyone: culture, romance,...

Munich Airport Guide

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:02:00 -0700

Voted Best Trasit Airpot in Europe for the five consecutive years, Munich Airport (MUC) connects you to all 27 European Union member countries. Munich airport makes connecting flight times as short as 30 minutes - unbelievable? Not at Munich Airport. Munich Airport's Terminal 2 offers an...

Flights Gran Canaria

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:24:00 -0700

Las Palmas airport is located in the middle of the east coast of Gran Canaria, about 20 minutes up the motorway to the city of Las Palmas and 40 minutes down the motorway to Puerto Rico (25 minutes to Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas). Popula r Flights to Las Palmas and lowest prices on...

Gran Canaria

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:24:00 -0700

Gran Canaria is the perfect island on which to spend your holiday. A multi-faceted destination, you can enjoy many features you normally wouldn't find in such a small area. The greatest natural attraction of the island is the climate, which makes it an ideal all year round holiday...

Airlines fight back

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:44:00 -0700

Airlines are pushing back against new rules that give fliers more rights. They are threatening to cancel scores of flights in response to a new rule that would prohibit airlines from keeping passengers on the tarmac for more than three hours without giving travelers the opportunity to get...

Flights to Warsaw

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:36:00 -0700

Cheap Flights to Warsaw Castle Square, Warsaw Castle Square, Warsaw Payless Flights is the best cheap flight travel portal where you will find the lowest and most direct flights to Warsaw for less. Cheap flights to Warsaw can be booked as a nonstop flight from Chicago-O'Hare, New...

British Airways cabin crew strike

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:28:00 -0800

Unite, the trade union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced its intention to take strike action on the following dates: 20, 21 and 22 March 2010 27, 28, 29 and 30 March 2010 At the...

Legroom Guide

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:32:00 -0800

Just about everyone wants more room on the plane, but legroom is not just a matter of comfort. Awareness of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) has raised interest in airline legroom. Seating space on airplanes is approximated by width and seat pitch – the distance from a point in the...

Continental offers more legroom for a fee

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:24:00 -0800

Airlines have found plenty of ways to add fees in the last year – charging for everything from blankets to baggage. Now, Continental has created another way to add revenue through options by way of legroom. The airline isn’t the first to do this – JetBlue and...

United Airlines Announces Schedule for First-Ever Service to Africa

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:39:00 -0800

CHICAGO, Mar 02, 2010 -- United Airlines announced the schedule for the airline's first-ever nonstop service to the African continent, with once-daily service linking Washington with Accra, the capital of Ghana, beginning June 20. To celebrate the new service to Africa, United...

How to visit expensive US cities for under $1,000

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

San Diego, self-described as “America's Finest City” is not known for its visitor bargains. But the Washington Post has some suggestions for an inexpensive trip (under $1,000) that are applicable to other areas: • First, try to get a cheap air...

Small airline seats becoming big problem

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:42:00 -0800

A little-noticed but worsening problem for the airlines: squeezing passengers into those small seats. “Lost is the question…What about the rights of the travelers squeezed by neighbors too big for their own seats?” says the Sacramento Bee. The...

JFK closes its biggest runway to rebuild

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:08:00 -0800

On March 1, JFK is closing down its busiest runway, a nearly three-mile long strip of asphalt that handles roughly a third of the airport's traffic. The runway will be closed for about four months, during which the asphalt will be replaced by concrete, and the strip will be widened by 50...

Flights to Poland

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:59:00 -0800

Flying to Poland has never been easier. We offer great deals on flights to Poland. Book online and save with us on flights to Poland. Major airport for flights to Poland is Warsaw. Did you know that Lufthansa has new service to Rzeszow. Lufthansa now offers you flights to 7 destinations in...

New Wave of Body Scanners Coming Soon

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:39:00 -0800

Tulsa’s airport has been using full body scanner since Feb 2009, and Boston's Logan International Airport and Chicago's O'Hare International Airport are set to receive the first of 150 new whole-body imaging machines that will roll out nationwide this year. Logan will...

British Airways Cabin crew strike ballot

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:04:00 -0800

Unite, the trade union that represents the majority of British Airways (BA) cabin crew, has announced that its strike ballot has closed with a vote in favour of industrial action. British Airways reassures that all of their flights are continuing to operate as normal at this time. If...

Statement regarding Lufthansa pilots' strike settlement

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:17:00 -0800

Lufthansa confirms that it has reached a settlement with its pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), to suspend strike activity as of 6:00 pm eastern standard time, Feb. 22, 2010 until March 8, 2010. The current special flight schedule for intercontinental flights, however, will remain...

Pilots' strike for Lufthansa passengers

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:35:00 -0800

The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union has called on Lufthansa pilots to participate in a four-day strike from February 22 to 25. Lufthansa has a toll-free number in the U.S. and Canada for customers to obtain information about their flight bookings, and for any re-bookings or cancellations. ...

Canceled Flights

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:51:00 -0800

East coast snow storm closed airports in Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia, and canceled flights into, and out of, Boston's Logan Airport and Providence's TF Green Airport in Rhode Island. Delayed and canceled flights will continue into Sunday as airports struggle to clean up...

Airlines Toll Free Numbers

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:44:00 -0800

Aer Lingus: (800)474-7424 Aero California: (800)237-6225 Aeroflot Main Reservations Line: (888) 340-6400 Aeroflot USA Reservations: (800)995-5555 Aerolineas Argentinas: (800)333-0276 AeroMar: (718)544-6333 or (305)871-4262 Aeromexico: (800)237-6639 Aeropostal: (888)912-8466 Air...

Can I change the routing of my existing itinerary?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:54:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:12:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:09:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:58:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:50:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:48:00 -0800

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Will my flight qualify for frequent flyer miles?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:41:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:38:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:36:00 -0800

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What if the fare for the ticket(s) I purchased goes down before I leave?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:34:00 -0800

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What is an airline codeshare?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:29:00 -0800

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How close to departure / far in advance can I book my ticket?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:27:00 -0800

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Why did the fare change when I went to complete my purchase?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:21:00 -0800

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What are Special Deals?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:17:00 -0800

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Can I make air reservations by phone?

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:59:00 -0800

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How to save on airline tickets

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:56:00 -0800

Now is the time of the year when people start booking their summer travel. For the last few weeks you have been checking fares and you come across a fare that is decent, but not great. You are not sure what to do. Do you jump on it and book it now? Do you wait a few days or weeks and hope...

Snow, Cold Disrupt European Travel as Airlines Cancel Flights

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:11:00 -0800

Jan. 10 -- Cold weather and snow snarled transport in many parts of Western Europe as airlines in the U.K., France and Germany canceled flights and trains were cut back. Eurostar Group Ltd., which shut for three days in December after melting snow shorted electric systems, said 13 trains...

Flights to Costa Rica

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:16:00 -0800

Based in San Jose, Costa Rica, Nature Air is Central America's Premier Airline for adventure travel, luxury vacations and eco tours with 74 daily flights to 17 exotic vacation spots in Costa Rica and Panama. Nature Air offers domestic flights from San José to all the major...

UK Airline Offers New Year's Fares to Europe

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:41:00 -0800

UK airline bmi is offering special New Year's rates between January 5-18 from gateways such as Boston, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Miami, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Fares to most destinations allow travel through June 15, and UK/Europe sale fares permit travel...

10 Things to Know About Travel Insurance

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Shooting down the water slide at her Tanzania resort, A.J. Miller hit a jagged spot that tore the bottom half of her bathing suit. Since she had purchased travel insurance through the company that ran her trip, the New York-based professional organizer filed a claim when she got home....

Flights to Germany

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:03:00 -0800

After centuries of war, conflict and discord, Germany today is a fascinating place for travelers. A flight to Germany often conjures images of castles and gardens maintained by Europe’s most elite, or small brick buildings and hidden stairways used to hide Europe’s...

Flights to Austria

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:32:00 -0800

The only thing Austria lacks is a coastline. It has everything else a tourist might desire: a rich cultural history, a passion for food and drink, cities such as Vienna and Salzburg and world-class ski resorts. Getting here is a doddle too. It has six airports (Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck,...

Flights to Switzerland

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:52:00 -0800

Officially the Swiss Confederation, Switzerland is made up of 26 cantons. It is beautiful, rich, clean and well-ordered, known for its banking, watch making and chocolate. One of the most famously neutral countries in the world, Switzerland has not been involved in a war since 1815. It also has a...

Flights to Kiev